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Reiss, commonly known as the Goblin Lord, was the most recent Goblin Lord to threaten Izril, as well as Az’kerash's reluctant apprentice.
Appearance []
He had a pale complexion,[1] with glowing black eyes and white pupils. He was a bit taller than the average Goblin, but smaller than a Hob,[2] the size of the average Human, but not built like a warrior.[3]
Personality[]
Reiss was an erudite more than a warrior. He had dreams of peace and safety for goblins, and was willing to do anything to see these dreams come to fruition including attempting to murder other goblins as much as it pained him to do so.
Background[]
Reiss was a member of the Ghostly Hand Tribe which specialized in Necromancy. He also lived for a long time in exile and studied under Az’kerash. He eventually returned and took over his tribe by killing the [Shaman]-Chieftain of the Ghostly Hands. The other [Shamans] followed him afterwards. Reiss continued to conquer more Goblin Tribes in Southern Izril, among them the Broken Spear Tribe and many smaller ones.
When the Necromancer found the Goblin Lord, he noticed that the Goblin knew how to read, which is the reason he took an interest in him. Reiss taught himself before and after Az'kerash trained him. The mage gave him spellbooks and scrolls, and the Goblin Lord learned from them all.[3]
Chronology []
- For a description of his military campaign and strategy, see Army of the Goblin Lord
In black: The Route of the Goblin Lord through Central Izril (Artist's rendition)
to do list here:
- Uniting the tribes and marching them past Liscor
- Siege of Esthelm, march towards Invrisil
- Battle of Invirisil, getting a name
- Invasion of Tremborag's Mountain
- Forced March to the South towards Liscor
- Battle of Liscor
- Haunting the Wandering Inn
Powers and Abilities[]
He was powerful enough to resurrect hundreds of bodies at the same time.[3]
After the battle against Zel, Reiss' forces consisted of 60,000 Goblins.[4]
Classes/Levels:[]
- [Lord] Lv. ?
- [Necromancer] Lv. ?
Skills:[]
- [Dangersense]
Spells:[]
- [Arc of Midnight]
- [Barkskin]
- [Bone Claws]
- [Bone F—] (Most Likely [Bone Fracture])
- [Bone Wall]
- [Bloodbat Swarm]
- [Deathbolt]
- [Detect Death]
- [Detect Life]
- [Draug Strength]
- [Fortified Body]
- [See Invisibility]
- [Silent Air]
- [Telekinesis]
- [Ward of Repulsion]
Equipment[]
- Black Blade
- Ring of Protection
Lieutenants[]
The Goblin Lord's lieutenants were all once Chieftains.[3]
- Snapjaw
- Eater of Spears (Deceased)
- Blacktide (Deceased)
- Eggsnatcher (Deceased)
- Two Goblin [Necromancers] (Deceased)
- Noface (Deceased)
- Illbreath (Deceased)
- Possibly others (Deceased)
Trivia[]
- He was named in Ch 4.49.
- He revealed that his age was the same as Garen.[5]
- He used to ride a massive Shield Spider larger than a warhorse.[3] It died in battle against Zel Shivertail.[6]
- The Goblin Lord is an avid reader and reads all he can find. Unfortunately, when his army loots cities, they forget books.[3]